Steaming food preserves the nutrients, vitamins and minerals, even the very heat-sensitive Vitamin C. Since you don't use oil, it cuts back on fat. Some people find steamed food to be bland—but that's because they don't know these easy cooking secrets! There are special tricks that can help bring out the flavor of the food and retain its texture Read this article and create … [Read more...] about 8 tips for steaming food
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Tips for preserving apples
Have you ever experienced being given apples or buying too much of them when they are in season? Don't worry, it's a dilemma a lot of people face especially when they see really succulent apples. Now what do you do with so many apples? It would be a shame to let it rot. What you can do is to preserve them so you can still enjoy the apples months after you've bought them. … [Read more...] about Tips for preserving apples
Benefits of getting a slow cooker
A slow cooker can save you a lot of time, space and money! Just throw a few ingredients into this compact device (as small as a regular pot) can create delicious meals, turn the knob, and it does all the work for you. You can work, clean the house, even go out and run errands the whole day, then come home to a delicious meal. The slow-cooking process also tenderizes cheap cuts … [Read more...] about Benefits of getting a slow cooker
Tips on seasoning a cast iron cookware without using an oven
Cast iron cookware is considered as one of the earliest types of cookware, having been a staple in kitchens that date back to hundreds of years. A cast iron pot or pan is made from molten iron poured on to molds in the shape of the pot or the pan. Cast iron cookware may not be as readily available in this age of aluminum and steel pots and pans but it is still highly prized by … [Read more...] about Tips on seasoning a cast iron cookware without using an oven
Delicious ideas for leftover chicken
Chicken is a frugal cook's best friend. It is one of the cheapest and most versatile meats, and when you're too tired to think (much less slave in a hot kitchen) you can always roast or fry it, and everyone's happy. But what do you do with leftovers? A lot, actually! Since the chicken's cooked, you dramatically cut down on preparation time. You just need to add a few … [Read more...] about Delicious ideas for leftover chicken